work and back

1 of 2

noun

work-and-back

2 of 2

adverb (or adjective)

Word History

Etymology

Adverb (or adjective)

work and back

First Known Use

Noun

1967, in the meaning defined above

Adverb (or Adjective)

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of work and back was in 1919

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“Work and back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20and%20back. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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